The Hassan Bin Mohammed Center for Historical Studies (HBMC) in Doha, Qatar, has recently published the third volume of a series focusing on the translation of British documents from the Indian Archives. This latest volume is titled “Qatar and the Arabian Gulf countries – Selections from the Records of the Bombay Government” and covers the historical period from 1876 to 1881.
The archive contains a wealth of information on various historical topics and events that took place in the Arabian Gulf region during this time. It sheds light on the region’s relationships with regional and international powers, including the British government, the British Indian government, and the Ottoman government. By translating these documents, the center aims to provide valuable historical sources to researchers interested in the history of Qatar and the Arab Gulf states.
The HBMC’s translation project is part of its broader efforts to expand access to historical documents and offer different perspectives on the region’s history. By making these documents available in translation, the center hopes to open new horizons for researchers and allow them to explore diverse viewpoints and narratives of the historical events that shaped the region and the role played by international powers.
This initiative reflects the HBMC’s commitment to promoting historical research and scholarship in Qatar and the wider Gulf region. By translating and publishing these British documents, the center aims to contribute to a better understanding of the region’s history and its interactions with global powers. The publication of the third volume underscores the center’s ongoing dedication to preserving and sharing the region’s historical heritage.
In addition to its research and publication activities, the HBMC also collaborates with other institutions, such as Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press, to support historical studies in Qatar. Through partnerships and collaborations, the center seeks to strengthen its efforts to translate and publish historical documents, making them more accessible to researchers and scholars in the region and beyond.
Overall, the publication of the third volume of the series on the translation of British documents from the Indian Archives by the HBMC represents a significant contribution to the study of Qatar and the Arabian Gulf countries’ history. By providing access to important historical sources and fostering collaborations with other institutions, the center is playing a vital role in preserving and promoting the region’s rich historical heritage for future generations.
